SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 6

🔴 Unfounded

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: having no basis in fact

Example: The rumors about her resignation were completely unfounded.

🔴 Obfuscate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to make something unclear or confusing

Example: The company tried to obfuscate its financial dealings.

🔴 Exemplar

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: a person or thing serving as a model

Example: Her work ethic is an exemplar for the entire team.

🔴 Epitomize

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to be a perfect example of

Example: He epitomizes the qualities of a great leader.

🔴 Meticulous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: showing great attention to detail

Example: She kept meticulous records of every transaction.

🔴 Satiate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to satisfy fully

Example: No amount of praise could satiate his ego.

🔴 Dissent

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: disagreement with the majority or official opinion

Example: There was little room for dissent in the authoritarian regime.

🔴 Vindictive

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: seeking revenge

Example: His vindictive attitude made it hard to work with him.

🔴 Outmoded

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: no longer in fashion or use

Example: That rule is completely outmoded in today's society.

🔴 Emanate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to come out from a source

Example: A strange smell began to emanate from the basement.

📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test — Based on Flashcard Batch 6

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

1. The claim that the project would cost over a million dollars was completely —.
   A. meticulous
   B. outmoded
   C. unfounded
   D. vindictive


2. The spokesperson tried to — the issue by using overly technical language.
   A. clarify
   B. resolve
   C. obfuscate
   D. illuminate


3. She is considered an — of hard work and dedication.
   A. adversary
   B. outlier
   C. exemplar
   D. recipient


4. The painting — the ideals of the entire movement.
   A. undermine
   B. epitomize
   C. confine
   D. critique


5. His notes were so — that anyone could follow the process exactly.
   A. cursory
   B. meticulous
   C. fallacious
   D. abrasive


6. A light snack wasn’t enough to — his hunger after the marathon.
   A. distort
   B. evaluate
   C. satiate
   D. accumulate


7. Several members expressed their clear opposition to the new policy, speaking up to voice their —.
   A. dissent
   B. inquiry
   C. support
   D. mandate


8. The villain’s — behavior made him a dangerous opponent.
   A. benevolent
   B. vindictive
   C. amicable
   D. modest


9. The regulations are so — that they don’t reflect current realities.
   A. judicious
   B. outdated
   C. outmoded
   D. contemporary


10. Music seemed to — from the walls of the cathedral.
    A. stem
    B. evade
    C. emanate
    D. disperse